Synopsis: Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter.

User Reviews

If Denzel and Viola don't get Oscar nods, then I'm crazy. A very intense film that continues to build all the way to the finale.

Feb 10, 2017 12:14 am

Michael
said: A

Top notch, Oscar worthy performances from Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. The movie is excellent, if a little stagy. This is not surprising since is scripted from a play.

May 16, 2017 11:47 pm

Betty
said: A

A-: Great film. Denzel & Viola are superb. The story is a hard one full of cruelty and love. Acting, directing, & writing are to be commended. Will watch again because there is so much to feel that it requires more than 1 viewing.